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Letters to the Editor

… could add remote access to their tool chest. I am happy that many options will soon be available at market … can't cable companies make their much-advertised smartphone apps accessible, which would be helpful right now? Tracy … not be anything perfect out there yet, but I would really appreciate any recommendations you may have. Thank you very …
AccessWorld February 2015

The Current State of ChromeVox Next (Beta), a Screen Reader for Chrome OS

… ads. ChromeVox Next has been designed as a separate application so that it can better operate throughout the … the screen reader had previously struggled, like the Files app. This means that ChromeVox commands such as those used … the heading "The Most Recent Additions and Updates to the AppleVis Site" on the AppleVis homepage . ChromeVox Next …
Aaron Preece
AccessWorld September 2016

Shop Independently with Shipt: an Accessible App that Brings the “Store to your Door”

… can be done on a computer or through an iOS or Android app. This article will deal primarily with the iOS version. The stores included in the app vary from city to city, although Target seems to be … one morning, I have 15 minutes to spare and open the Shipt app on my iPhone. It immediately shows me my own delivery …
Deborah Kendrick
AccessWorld July 2019

Letters to the Editor November

… who are looking for work in nonprofessional roles. I was an applications developer for 25 years in a major financial … blind and who also have other disabilities. Which tools and apps are thought most useful for this population? What … former times. How about a review of orientation aids, maybe apps, possibly making use of RFID tags on objects and …
AccessWorld November 2015

A Second Decade for Serotek

… anywhere concept a more feasible reality. When Apple took the blindness technology field by storm with its … iPhone in 2009, Serotek wasted no time developing an app called iBlink that brought together more content in one … imagined carrying in a pocket. Through this simple app, consumers could hear podcasts, radio reading service …
Deborah Kendrick
AccessWorld January 2015

Bookshare comes to the Amazon Echo

… to read out loud. Remember when we talked about “Killer Apps?” In my humble opinion, the ability to read over a … first need a subscription to Bookshare , by completing the application online or over the phone at 650-352-0198. Next, … the Amazon Echo the first time, you’ll download the Alexa app, or go to alexa.amazon.com , to put in your Amazon …
Steven Kelley
AccessWorld July 2022

Video Streaming Services, Part 5: The Accessibility of Hulu for Users with Visual Impairments

… Hulu website is clearly labeled. You can watch Hulu via an app on your device or through the website. Getting Help … content to you based on your interests. The profile will appear on all devices for your account. I created my profile on an iPhone X. On the iPhone, open the Hulu App. At the bottom right of the Home screen is a Profile …
Janet Ingber
AccessWorld August 2021

Editor's Page: Looking Back on 2021

… our first piece of sponsored content, a look at the Lookout app from Google. With a focus on the new user of assistive … Holton brought us a guide to his most important accessible apps for the iOS platform. J.J. Meddaugh covered the first … series and Janet Ingber finished the issue with a review of Apple Fitness Plus. Bill Holton started the April issue with …
Aaron Preece
AccessWorld December 2021

AccessWorld Reader Gets What She Asks For

… in his March 2013 article, "A Collection of Accessible Apps for Your Android Device." I would appreciate him writing an article explaining if and how app developers and vendors respond to access issues, and …
AccessWorld April 2013

Instant Access to Information with Aira: An Introduction (Part 1 of 2)

… Imagine needing sighted assistance and just tapping a button to be connected quickly with someone who has … team distinguishes us from the combination of all those apps." Aira is available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 1 … device issued to a veteran. The explorer downloads the Aira app on their smart phone, available for both iOS and …
Janet Ingber
AccessWorld September 2017

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